Advantages and disadvantages of server virtualization

Nowadays, as the development of technology, the virtualization also evolves and becomes popularly. Instead of hiring more servers or hiring more virtual servers, businesses often think of server virtualization. Server virtualization helps businesses get virtual servers from the enterprise’s own dedicated servers, helping they save costs while maximizing the available resources.

Disadvantages of server virtualization

– Calculation of the resources for each virtual server needs to be done carefully. If the requested resource of the app is more than the resource is granted, it can not run or run with poor performance.

– A 64-bit processor is compulsory on the physical server. However, the fact is that there are not many applications can work on 64-bit processors

– For those who are small businesses, the cost of virtualization software, server virtualization management expertise and management applications is very a big concern when they intend to virtualize their servers.

– Sometimes, the available network configurations of the enterprise can not be compatible with virtualization software.

While there are still some downsides, no one can deny the great advantages and great benefits that server virtualization brings to the business. Thanks to server virtualization, enterprises not only save money but also use scientific and effective resources.